CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (8 reports).
2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls
Brake fluid deposits can stick ABS valve, reducing stopping power
Deposits can form inside the brake system on certain 2008-2011 Harley-Davidson motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS) when the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule in the Owner's Manual.
Most common 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx problems
Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
FRONT BRAKE LEVER IS FROZEN IN OPEN POSITION MAKING STOPPING MORE DANGEROUS.
FRONT BREAK LEVER COMPLETELY STIFF. WAS ABOUT TO GO FOR A RIDE WHEN I NOTICED IT. . LUCKILY I WAS NOT RIDING THE BIKE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. FROM WHAT I'VE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS IS A ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE ABS MODULES ON THESE BIKES. INSTEAD OF ISSUING A RECALL HARLEY HAS OPTED TO REPLACE BRAKE FLUID AT NO CHARGE AND RECOMMEND CHANGING FLUID EVERY TWO YEARS AFTER. THIS SEEMS TO BE A ENGINEERING PROBLEM AND NOT A FLUID PROBLEM. THERE ARE PLENTY OF OTHER VEHICLES WITH ABS AND DOT 4 FLUID THAT ARE NOT HAVING THIS ISSUE. I HAD ROAD THE BIKE TWO WEEKS BEFORE AND HAD NO PROBLEMS. IT SEEMS TO BE SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS VERY QUICKLY WITH NO WARNING. THIS COULD BE DEADLY ON THE ROAD!
WHILE RIDING MY HD MOTORCYCLE, I TURN ONTO AN OFF RAMP FROM I-95. AS I APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION, I EASED INTO THE REAR BRAKE. I WAS GOING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT THE INTERSECTION, AND AS I APPROACHED I RAN OVER A ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD, THIS MADE THE REAR TIRE LOCK UP VERY BRIEFLY AND I COULD FEEL THE ABS AT WORK. I THEN WENT TO PULL IN THE FRONT BRAKES FOR MORE AGGRESSIVE STOPPING AND THE BRAKE LEVER WAS COMPLETELY FROZEN IN PLACE. I COULD NOT PULL IT IN, I WAS FORTUNATE THAT I WAS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY STOP OTHERWISE I WOULD HAVE BEEN DOOMED. AFTER A SPLIT SECOND OF "THINKING THIS THROUGH" I IMMEDIATELY HAD TO BRAKE VERY AGGRESSIVELY WITH MY REAR BRAKE TO KEEP FROM RUNNING INTO CROSS TRAF
I HAVE A 2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) FAILED LAST WEEK AND I ALMOST COLLIDED WITH A CAR THAT HAD STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. THE FRONT BRAKE FROZE AND WAS UNUSABLE. HARLEY REQUIRES YOU CHANGE THE BRAKE FLUID EVERY 2 YEARS WHICH I DO, ACTUALLY AT ABOUT EVERY $10K MILES. I'M ADAMANT ABOUT FLUID CHANGES. I CHANGE ENGINE OIL EVERY 5K MILES (AMSOIL) AND REPLACE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, PRIMARY AND BRAKE FLUID EVERY $10K MILES. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. NHTSA IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING 2008 - 2011 MODELS WITH ABS AND HAS RECEIVED 43 COMPLAINTS AND AT LEAST 3 CRASHES. THIS SEEMS TO BE A BID PROBLEM READING HARLEY FORUMS. HARLEY CLAIMS THAT THE MOISTURE F
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 THE REAR BRAKES (ANTI-LOCK) LOCKED UP FOR THE SECOND TIME LEAVING ME STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. MAY 27, 2016 WAS THE FIRST TIME THEY LOCKED UP AND CAUSED A FIRE. ULTIMATELY COSTING $3500.00 IN DAMAGES GEICO COVERED. BILOXI HARLEY DAVIDSON REPAIRED THE BIKE IN MAY OF 2016 AND IS NOW IN POSSESSION OF THE BIKE.
2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx questions
Does the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx: Brake fluid deposits can stick ABS valve, reducing stopping power; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (8), Tires (3), Exterior Lighting (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.